Monday, April 13, 2009. In my first blog post, I mentioned that effective communication skills are important in every sphere of our lives. However, reflecting on my post again, I realized that my understanding of the value of effective communication skills was only peripheral at that time. Overall, I am convinced that the development of good communication skills does not stop when this module concludes, but should be extended out of the classroom. Thus, I am determined to .

A blogsite for ES2007S module. My goal in life after obtaining my degree is to strive for postgraduate medical studies.

Thursday, April 9, 2009. Twelve weeks have past and I have more or less completed this professional communication module. It was a fruitful journey, and I have to admit that I learned a lot from this module. Have my views on the values of effective communication skills changed since the start of this course? Hence, for me personally I learnt that effective communication skills does not always mean speaking appropriately, or gi.

THE World, and my words - ES2007S. Friday, April 10, 2009. Throughout these few months in the course, I have also learned that the way we communicate with another person could result in very different outcomes. An inappropriate choice of words or even the lack of a smile could lead to undesired circumstances. To be able to communicate effectively would also mean that there is magnitude in the things I say and respect for my listener. Saturday, March 28, 2009.

Sunday, April 12, 2009. Sunday, March 29, 2009. My name is Chen Zhi, currently doing my third year study of mechanical engineering at National University of Singapore and with a specialization on offshore oil and gas technology. I always dream to work on an oil rig, a tough and harsh, but exciting environment. However, I would like to transform it into a comfortable workplace by my excellent design ability. This is me, a future mechanical engineer. Sunday, March 22, 2009.

Saturday, April 11, 2009. Time flies and it is time for some reflections before this semester comes to an end. Looking back, I have gained much invaluable knowledge on effective communication in this course and the opportunities given to apply these skills during project work and blogging have enhanced my understanding. Sunday, March 29, 2009. I am a third year undergraduate majoring in Applied Mathematics in Faculty of Science at the National University of Singapore.

Through analysing how one uses the myriad of instruments to communicate with others, one can hone the art of persuasion in order to communicate effectively with others. A modest man will mince and chew his words before they turn vocal;a vain one speaks volumes without careful thought. Sunday, April 12, 2009. Lastly, I would like to thank Ms Goh for guiding the clas.